Dr. Anita Courcoulas specializes in general surgery and bariatric surgery. Patients gave her an average rating of 4.5 stars out of 5. In her practice, she is particularly interested in bloodless medicine/transfusion-free surgery and endoscopic surgery. Dr. Courcoulas is affiliated with VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS), Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. She honors United Healthcare Platinum, United Healthcare Compass, United Healthcare Navigate, and more. Dr. Courcoulas attended Boston University School of Medicine and then went on to complete her residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). She is conversant in French.

Dr. Giselle Hamad specializes in general surgery and bariatric surgery. Her average rating from her patients is 5.0 stars out of 5. Her clinical interests include endoscopic surgery. Dr. Hamad is affiliated with Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC. She is an in-network provider for United Healthcare Platinum, United Healthcare Compass, and United Healthcare Navigate, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before performing her residency at a hospital affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Dr. Hamad attended Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish.

Dr. Bestoun Ahmed's areas of specialization are general surgery, bariatric surgery, and surgical oncology (cancer surgery); he sees patients in Pittsburgh, PA and Uniontown, PA. His areas of expertise include endoscopic surgery. He is affiliated with Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC and UPMC Passavant. Dr. Ahmed is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO. He studied medicine at the University of Mosul College of Medicine. Dr. Ahmed (or staff) is conversant in Arabic and Kurdish.

Dr. Sharon Goldstein is a general surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Goldstein's education and training includes medical school at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and residency at Montefiore Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Her areas of expertise consist of breast surgery and endoscopic surgery. Patient ratings for Dr. Goldstein average 5.0 stars out of 5. Dr. Goldstein honors United Healthcare Platinum, United Healthcare Compass, United Healthcare Navigate, and more. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include UPMC St. Margaret and Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC.

Dr. Brian Heil sees patients in Cranberry Township, PA, Upper Saint Clair, PA, and McMurray, PA. His medical specialty is plastic surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Heil include eyelid surgery, thigh lift, and general reconstruction. Dr. Heil graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Heil completed a residency program at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). On average, patients gave Dr. Heil a rating of 4.5 stars out of 5. He is an in-network provider for United Healthcare Platinum, United Healthcare Compass, and United Healthcare Navigate, in addition to other insurance carriers.

Dr. Adam Zanation's specialty is otology and neurotology. Dr. Zanation is professionally affiliated with the University of North Carolina Hospitals. He is an in-network provider for United Healthcare Platinum, United Healthcare Compass, and United Healthcare Navigate, in addition to other insurance carriers. He obtained his medical school training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and performed his residency at UNC Hospitals. He has received professional recognition including the following: Research Award, North American Skull Base Soceity; House Officer of the Year Award, UNC Hospitals; and Research Award, Triologic Soceiety.

Dr. Dennis Hurwitz specializes in plastic surgery. His areas of expertise include the following: eyelid surgery, thigh lift, and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). Dr. Hurwitz is affiliated with UPMC Mercy and Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and performed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He is rated 4.5 stars out of 5 by his patients. Dr. Hurwitz accepts United Healthcare Platinum, United Healthcare Compass, United Healthcare Navigate, and more.

Dr. Leo McCafferty works as a plastic surgeon. His patients gave him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. These areas are among Dr. McCafferty's clinical interests: thigh lift, general reconstruction, and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). He is an in-network provider for United Healthcare Platinum, United Healthcare Compass, United Healthcare Navigate, and more. Before performing his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of Miami, Dr. McCafferty attended Temple University School of Medicine. His professional affiliations include UPMC Shadyside and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC.

Dr. Thomas Jaffe is an urology (urinary tract disease) specialist. His areas of expertise consist of male infertility, endourologic procedures, and erectile dysfunction (impotence). Dr. Jaffe's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars out of 5. He accepts several insurance carriers, including United Healthcare Platinum, United Healthcare Compass, and United Healthcare Navigate. For his residency, Dr. Jaffe trained at Boston Medical Center. Dr. Jaffe is professionally affiliated with UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC Presbyterian.

Dr. James Russavage specializes in plastic surgery. Dr. Russavage is rated highly by his patients. Areas of expertise for Dr. Russavage include eyelid surgery, thigh lift, and general reconstruction. His hospital/clinic affiliations include UPMC East, UPMC Presbyterian, and VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS). United Healthcare Platinum, United Healthcare Compass, and United Healthcare Navigate are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Russavage takes. He attended medical school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Russavage trained at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).

Dr. Michael Ost practices urologic oncology, surgical oncology (cancer surgery), and pediatric urology. Patients rated Dr. Ost highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars out of 5. His areas of expertise include endourologic procedures and endoscopic surgery. He is an in-network provider for United Healthcare Platinum, United Healthcare Compass, and United Healthcare Navigate, in addition to other insurance carriers. He obtained his medical school training at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and performed his residency at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York. Dr. Ost (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Mandarin, Arabic, and Sign Language. His professional affiliations include UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Presbyterian, and Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC.

Dr. Carl Snyderman is a medical specialist in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). After attending the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He has indicated that his clinical interests include bloodless medicine/transfusion-free surgery. Dr. Snyderman's average patient rating is 4.5 stars out of 5. He takes United Healthcare Platinum, United Healthcare Compass, and United Healthcare Navigate, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Snyderman is professionally affiliated with UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC Horizon.

Dr. Eric Wang is a medical specialist in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Dr. Wang is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC Horizon. Before performing his residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Dr. Wang attended Baylor College of Medicine for medical school. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. He accepts United Healthcare Platinum, United Healthcare Compass, and United Healthcare Navigate, in addition to other insurance carriers.

Dr. Theodore Lazzaro works as a plastic surgeon in Greensburg, PA and Pittsburgh, PA. He is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine. These areas are among his clinical interests: eyelid surgery, thigh lift, and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). Patient reviews placed Dr. Lazzaro at an average of 4.5 stars out of 5. He honors United Healthcare Platinum, United Healthcare Compass, United Healthcare Navigate, and more.

Dr. Joseph Losee specializes in pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery and practices in Pittsburgh, PA. He attended medical school at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Losee trained at Strong Memorial Hospital for his residency. His areas of expertise include the following: eyelid surgery, general reconstruction, and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). He is rated highly by his patients. Dr. Losee accepts several insurance carriers, including United Healthcare Platinum, United Healthcare Compass, and United Healthcare Navigate. His hospital/clinic affiliations include UPMC Mercy, UPMC Presbyterian, and VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS).

Dr. Lori Cherup studied medicine at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Clinical interests for Dr. Cherup include eyelid surgery, thigh lift, and general reconstruction. Dr. Cherup's average patient rating is 4.5 stars out of 5. She takes several insurance carriers, including United Healthcare Platinum, United Healthcare Compass, and United Healthcare Navigate.

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What is Endoscopic Surgery?

Endoscopic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery using a tool called an endoscope, a kind of thin, hollow tube. The endoscope contains optical fibers that transmit light and images, so a doctor can see through it. It can be inserted through a small incision or into an opening in the body (such as the mouth, nose, or anus). The endoscope allows a physician access to see and perform procedures on the inside of the body without needing to make a large incision.

Once the endoscope is moved inside the body, the physician can use it to examine the area. Then very small tools can be moved through the tube of the endoscope and used to perform the surgery. Miniature forceps can take a biopsy or remove a growth, place and take out stitches, or collect cell samples. Endoscopic surgery can be used for many different procedures including sinus surgery, kidney stone removal and certain biopsies. It can even be used for brain surgery.

Because endoscopic surgery requires either a very tiny incision or none at all, there is very little scarring and a much easier recovery than with full open surgery.